UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Productions by Penn State students earned eight nominations in five different categories as part of a nationwide competition coordinated by College Broadcasters Inc.
Penn State Student Media also was nominated as Video Channel of the Year in the competition that annually recognizes outstanding work in audio, video, news, sports, storytelling, promotion and digital presence. Winners will be announced at the CBI national convention in Philadelphia in October.
CBI is a member-driven organization serving students and advisers of college and high school electronic media outlets. Through events, programs and a network of expertise, the organization provides members with educational and professional opportunities and facilitate advocacy.
Penn State’s nominees were:
Best Hard News Reporting
- Anti-ICE posters spark controversy in State College (Bronwyn Liber/“Centre County Report”)
- Fighting to Survive: PA volunteer fire companies battle funding and staffing challenges (Sarah Grosch/“Centre County Report”)
Best Feature Reporting
- Tango with a Twist: Legendary Dance has a New Role in Health and Healing (Sarah Grosch/“Centre County Report”)
Best Sportscast
- “After the Whistle” (Oct. 17, 2025)
Best Live Production
- THON 2026 Pep Rally (46LIVE)
- THON 2026 Line Dance (46LIVE)
Best Video Music Production
- THON 2026 Fitz and The Tantrums Performance (46LIVE)
Video Channel of the Year
- Penn State Student Media